Road users in the North East are being asked to help draw up plans for the A1.

The Highways Agency, led by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, announced today it wants feedback from people for a 10-year management plan for the road from Gateshead to Nottinghamshire.

Details of the document will be available for inspection at public libraries in the region until January 28, 2004.

Highways Agency project manager Keith Gorst said: "Local people often know a great deal about local problems and what the solutions might be so we invite them to take this opportunity to influence the shape and content of this plan.

"Contributions from users of the route and local people will be an essential part of finalising the plan."

People can also make comments from the agency's website at: www.highways.gov.uk